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1907 Map of Spencer

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Spencer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

Spencer serves as the focal point of this 1907 survey, situated at the confluence of several prominent drainage basins including Reedy Creek and the Little Kanawha River. The landscape is a intricate network of hollows and ridges, punctuated by numerous rural institutions that define early twentieth-century Roane County life. The Ravenswood and Spencer Turnpike cuts through the terrain, providing a vital connection for settlements like Reedyville, Kyger, and Alvord.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from family-named features like Dukes and Somerville to a remarkable density of community buildings. No fewer than thirteen distinct schoolhouses are identified, including the evocatively named Morning Star and Lone Star schoolhouses. Spiritual life is marked by several country churches, such as Buffalo Church and Fairview Church, while unique natural landmarks like Devils Tea Table and Panther Knob offer a glimpse into the geographic vernacular of the era.